Here is Hanti where martyrs have lived, have died and are buried.
Before and after the persecutions of 1815 and 1827 Catholics fleeing persecution began to hide here, and by the end of 1850 Hanti had become a large Catholic village. In 1868, in the course of the great persecution of 1866, those Catholics who refused to deny their Faith were executed in this place and this Catholic village was burnt down.
37 graves of martyrs have been identified up to now and these graves spread widely around the site of the Catholic village of persecution times as well as in the surrounding areas.

Hanti is a historically meaningful place where the Martyrs lived, were killed, and were buried. Among the numerous religious sanctuaries located in South Korea, Hanti is an exceptionally unique place. It is very rare to have a place where the martyrs lived, were killed and buried in the same location.

Hanti is also a land where faith in God has lasted over the last 200 years, and is still ongoing. It is common for a community to recede after severe persecutions, as the early Christians leave to seek safer places. The Martyrs of Hanti, however, regathered after experiencing several harsh persecutions to rebuild the community and such custom and spirit has been preserved up until the present time.

Hanti is a land where we can meet a community of Christians of the Chosun persecution periods . It is located deep in the mountains. Being located in an altitude of 600 meters, there is no private house or village there except Hanti. Additionally, up until today, no public transportation is available in Hanti.

Hanti is also a place that Martyrs and a Catholic village have coexisted over the years. They are inseparable since the community itself serves as the womb of the martyrs. The community is surrounded by 37 tombs situated in a vast mountain area of approximately three hundred thousand square meters.

Hanti is a place where we can also meet unknown martyrs. Over 10 thousand people were martyred during various periods of persecution of the Chosun Era, and most of their names still remain unidentified. Hanti, therefore, is considered as one of the best places to feel, experience, and learn about the lives of the unknown Martyrs.

Lastly, the road leading to Hanti serves as a learning place for self reflection, self - emptying and repentance, as well as an opportunity for experiencing love and forgiveness.
Oh, you faith filled ancestors who walked on this path for the last 200 years, in your place in heaven please pray for all those who journey along this road.